McGill University - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

Music Composition

Program Information

Faculty:

Schulich School of Music

Degree:

Master

Field of Study:

Music Theory and Composition

Description

Students in the composition area receive private instruction from some of Canada's most accomplished composers whose works appear on dozens of recordings and are performed frequently throughout the world. Students also benefit from the yearly international new music festivals co-sponsored by the Schulich School of Music, namely, MusiMarch, and Montréal Nouvelles Musiques (MNM). Another initiative is the student composer-in-residence program where young composers write new music for various faculty ensembles performing in high-profile concerts. These works have been the source of numerous prizes and awards won by student composers. Other opportunities exist for students to hear their writing projects: readings by the McGill Symphony Orchestra of exercises from the Advanced Orchestration course; studio and concert presentations of recent accomplishments from the Digital Composition Studios; and, lastly, ensemble music of all varieties in formal concert performances given by the Contemporary Music Ensemble (CME).

Examples of your recent work: scores (and CDs or tapes, if available), together with a brief presentation for each (e.g., program notes, explanatory notes, compositional techniques, etc.), if possible.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.